Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive and diverse team environment

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Sentinel Project in Ogden, UT. The role involves preparing design and procurement documents for chilled water systems, requiring solid experience in piping design and strong problem-solving capabilities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and must be a U.S. citizen. The position offers a collaborative environment working alongside various engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in piping system and equipment design.
• Ability to develop design and procurement documents.
• Experience in HVAC system design and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design and procurement documents for the Sentinel Project.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate and apply standard mechanical engineering methods and procedures.
• Mentor junior mechanical team members.

Skills

Piping system design

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical representation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ogden, UT

Requisition ID: 293081

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Project Overview

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground‑based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile‑defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary

In this role, you will prepare design and procurement documents for the Sentinel Project. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating the design as it pertains to chilled water systems and unique requirement driven equipment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in piping system and equipment design and will be capable of developing design documents and procurement documents, including Specifications, Material Requisitions, Piping and Instrumentation diagrams and equipment data sheets as well as strong organizational and teamwork skills and proven problem‑solving capabilities. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare and check design and procurement documents including but not limited to P&IDs, supporting calculations, data sheets, engineering specifications, and material requisitions
• Prepare specifications and data sheets for unique, requirement‑driven equipment, perform as the technical representative for the associated purchase order or subcontract, review vendor submittals, and manage the selected supplier’s technical performance
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Coordinates mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• Assists project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Prepares mechanical engineering reports for clients as required
• Mentors and assists more junior mechanical team members
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Education And Experience Requirements

• Level One: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Level Two: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug and background check, which includes verification of employment and education.
• Experience in Piping/Ventilation and Instrument Diagram (P&ID/V&ID) development, piping or HVAC system design, equipment, pipe, and duct sizing calculations, and equipment specification and design development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, or chemical process facilities.
• Experience with International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE, and/or SMACNA codes typically used in HVAC systems or experience with ASME B31 codes, ASME BPVC, and International Plumbing Code used in design of piping and plumbing systems.
• Experience working on DOD government projects and with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs).
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA‑1, or AS9100D.
• U.S. Professional Engineering License in Mechanical Engineering (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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